Cigar-lighter



(No Model.)

' '0. s. ELLIS & J. J. STURLA.

' CIGAR LIGHTER.

No. 392,192. Patented Nov. 6, 1888.

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UNITED STATES PATENT Cmrica.

CHARLES S. ELLIS AND JACOB J. STURLA, OF MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 392,192, dated November 6, 1888.

Application filed February 11, 1887. Renewed November 18, 1887. Serial No. 255,561. [No model.)

To all whom, it may concern.-

Be it known that we, CHARLES S. ELLIS and J AOOB J. STURLA, citizens of the United States, residing at Memphis, in the county of Shelby and State of Tennessee, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Cigar- Lighters; and We do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawing, and to-the letters and figures of reference marked thereon, which forms a part of this specification.

This invention relates to cigar-lighters, and has for its object to devise a simple and compact construction which will economize the consumption of gas.

The improvement consists in the novel features hereinafter more fully set forth and claimed.

In the drawing, which is a side elevation, parts broken away, of a cigar-lighter embodying my improvements, A is the hollow base, made of hammered or cast metal or of any suitable material, upon which is supported a figure, preferably that of a serpent in position for springing. \Vithin the base is located the tube or gas-pipe B, having the offset B and the extension B, which connects at its upper end with the figure, having an exit or burner, E, for the escape of gas. A portion of the tubular extension directly above the offset B is enlarged, forming the chamber 0, which has the valve-seat b at its upper end, in opposition to which the valve D works for regulating the supply of gas to be burned at the exit E. The valve-stem L extends through the lower side of the offset and passes through a stuffing-box composed of the parts J and I, secured to said offset. The end projecting beyond the stuffing-box is threaded, and the nut H, screwed thereon, regulates the distance between the valve and valve-seat, and forms an adjustable stop to limit the upward movement of the valve. The lower end of the valve-stem is connected by the rod G with the lever F, which is a movable part of the figure, in such manner that a downward pressure upon the outer end of -the lever will open the valve and allow a greater supply of gas to escape to the opening E and a consequent increase of flame. The lever preferably forms a movable part of the figure, and in the present instance is the tail of the serpent. The head of the serpent is projected forward, and the jaws are opened or distended, exposing the throat, which is indicated by the opening E. The burning jet or flame represents the fangs.

In practice the tube B is connected with and supplied from any suitable gas-supply in any desired manner. The valve being regulated by the nut H, the gas passes through the figure and escapes at the opening E, where it is ignited. The distance between the valve and its seat is so regulated that only a'small quantityof gas is burned, just enough to preserve a light or the smallest possible jet of flame. When a person desires to light a cigar, he presses upon the end of the lever or tail of the serpent. This operation moves the valve away from its seat and allows a greater supply of gas and consequent increase of fiame,which increases orsprings forth, resembling the fangs of a serpent. The pressure being removed, the valve is returned to its normal position by the spring 1', surrounding the valve-stem and located between the Valve and the offset B In case a current of air is blown at right angles to the flame and between the jaws, and that a vacuum may not be created thereby, which would extinguish the flame, a series of openings, f, are disposed near the edge of the jaws, through which the air will pass to support combustion.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a cigar-lighter, the combination of the gas-pipe having a burner and a valve-seat, the valve, the valve-stem having a threaded portion, the nut on the threaded portion of the valvestem for regulating the distance between the valve and valve-seat, and the lever for rapidlyincreasin g said distance between the valve and valve-seat, substantially as described.

2. In a cigar-lighter, the combination,with the base, the gas-pipe having a valve-seat, and the burner, of the valve normally held at a distance from its seat, and a lever connected with the valve for increasing the distance between the valve and valve-seat, snl'istantially as and for the purpose described.

In a cigar-lighter, the combination, with the base, the gas-pipe, the figure having a gasexit mounted upon the base and forming a continuation of the gas-pipe, which latter has a valve-seat, ol' the valve normally held at a distance from the seat, and the lever forming a movable part of the figure for opening the valve and increasing the flame, substantially as set forth.

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